Arkansas State adds two 6-foot-10 players for 2027-28 season

Arkansas State men's basketball is adding two 6-foot-10 players to its roster for the 2027-28 season. Head coach Ryan Pannone announced Wednesday the additions of Kyle Blair and Abdoulaye Samoura Jr. Blair is a center from Ozone Park, New York. He averaged 12.6 points and 6.6 rebounds in 26 games at The First Academy and was named 2025-26 2A District 11 Player of the Year. He also earned defensive player of the year honors as a sophomore. Samoura is a forward from Montreal who was named First Team All-Region at Collège St-Jean-Vianney. He also played at Montreal Prep and competed on the 2026 Nike EYBL Circuit. Pannone praised both players' size, defensive ability and versatility as they prepare to join the Red Wolves. Facebook: @KJNBNews Instagram: @kjnbnews Twitter: @KJNBNews YouTube: @KJNBNortheastArkansasNews Email: [email protected]

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